COLDWATER — Kevin Jai, 18, of Bronson is being held on $35,000 bond on charges of criminal sexual conduct third degree because he could not stay away from his 14-year-old girlfriend.

Michigan State Police were called by the girl’s parents after they found text messages that had been exchanged between their daugter and Jai. The alleged victim's parents had talked to Jai’s parents and he was warned by both to not see the girl.

When questioned by troopers Jai and the girl admitted they had sex in a car on Jan. 1. Jai admitted he knew he was not supposed to be with the girl.

In Michigan the age of consent is 16.

Jai had been on juvenile probation for a 2009 break-in at Anderson Elementary. A preliminary examination was scheduled for within two weeks by Branch County District Court Judge Brent Weigle. Jai had a video arraingment for the 15-year felony on Thursday.